10 Sights & Landmarks in Junagadh That You Shouldn't Miss

January 8, 2022 Marissa Gamble

Junagadh  pronunciation (help·info) is the headquarters of Junagadh district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The city is the 7th largest in Gujarat, located at the foot of the Girnar hills, 355  km south west of state capital Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. Literally translated, Junagadh means "Old Fort". An alternate etymology gives the name as coming from "Yonagadh", literally "City of the Yona (Greeks)," referring to the ancient inhabitants of the city under the Indo-Greek Kingdom. It is also known as "Sorath", the name of the earlier Princely State of Junagadh. After a brief struggle between India and Pakistan, Junagadh joined India on 9 November 1947. It was a part of Saurashtra state and later Bombay state. In 1960, after the Maha Gujarat movement, it became part of newly formed Gujarat state.
Restaurants in Junagadh

1. Goddess Ambe Temple

Girnar Mountain Girnar, Junagadh India
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Goddess Ambe Temple

2. Rishabhadev Temple

Girnar Hills 5 Km From Junagadh Station, Junagadh India
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Rishabhadev Temple

3. Shri Damodar Hari's Temple

Road to Girnar, Junagadh 362110 India http://www.shreeradhadamodarji.org/damodar_temple.php
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Shri Damodar Hari's Temple

Reviewed By sudhibhushan

Girnar or Revatak Parvata is a group of mountains in the Junagadh District of Gujarat. It is said to be older than the Himalayas. This mountain range has many pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Jains. Shri Damodar Hari temple is devoted to Lord Krishna located at the foot hills of Girnar. This is an ancient temple, believed to be built by Lord Krishna`s great grand-son Vajranabha. We visited this temple during our trip to Junagadh last October. This spiritual temple complex has many associated temples in this complex dedicated to Radha Devi, Shri. Balaram Ji,Revati Devi Lakshmi Narayan Ji and Pradhuman Ji (son of Shri Krishna). One can have a nice view of the majestic Girnar mountain from the temple. In addition there is an old cave through which the devotees could crawl and have the darshan of the Shiva Linga. Lot of devotees perform prayers for the departed soul here. One can also feed the many cows in the temple goshala. Overall it was a nice spiritual experience visiting this temple.

4. Dattatreya Temple

Girnar Hill, Junagadh India
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Dattatreya Temple

Reviewed By ukaashikar - Pune, India

Its was excellent experience of climbing the hills in night. Worth a visit once in life. On normal days, the dattatreya temple closes at 12 midnight and opens again in morning between 5 am and 5:30 am. On average a person in good health, travelling for first time, takes around 6 to 7 hrs to climb 10000 steps. One must start accordingly to reach temple when its open. On normal days the shops along the climbing path is generally closed by 9:00 pm and again start opening by 2 or 3 am in night. On Poornima days the temple is open through out night so no problem. The shops are also open through out the night. One must keep in mind that its not a easy climb. we must carry minimum luggage, water bottle must while travel. Night travel is better as compared to day travel for first timers. Once your reach the temple, we dont get prasad from temple , as in many other temples, but what ever we have pujari does the ritual and returns it back to us. carry some item with you if you want to carry it back as prasad /offerings. Climbing down is actually a pain and I dont mince the words, its actually a pain. knee pain starts. So it slows down the decent. have enough limewater intake to keep up the salt levels. Towards the end of decent, when still 400 odd steps are remaining , you can see some massage people to help you relieve some leg pain. Rs 50 for 5 to 7 mins massage, doesnt make much difference, but you can have an experience.

5. Jain Derasar

Girnar Hills, Junagadh India
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Jain Derasar

6. Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Jawahar Road, Junagadh 362001 India +91 285 265 0680 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 53 reviews

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Reviewed By 974niteshp - London, United Kingdom

Definitely worth a visit when in Junagadh. Surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens and facing Mount Girnar. Good for tourists but also for those who wish to learn about Indian Cultural, Architecture & Hinduism from the devotees/volunteers. You can refresh yourself at the Food Court within the Mandir grounds and absorb the tranquillity.

7. Girnar Sadhana Ashram

Girnar Hill, Junagadh India +91 285 262 4547 http://www.sahajyoga.org
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Girnar Sadhana Ashram

Reviewed By amitjani50 - Ahmedabad District, India

Bliss! Full of spiritual vibrations. Attended full-day spiritual discourse and Meditation sessions recently. On every full moon day, the Ashram has such spiritual programs. And surprisingly, everything is free! Even refreshments and meals too. A must visit place for any spiritual seeker.

8. Sarkhadiya Hanuman Temple

Near Malida Village, Junagadh India +91 95105 64521
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Sarkhadiya Hanuman Temple

9. Jatashankar Mahadev Temple

Mount Girnar, Junagadh India
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Jatashankar Mahadev Temple

Reviewed By mayur93 - Ahmedabad, India

Jatashankar Mahadev Temple is located in lap of nature. Environment was very nice here. We have spent two hours here with family.

10. Bordevi Temple

Junagadh India
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Bordevi Temple

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